False Impressions: A Megan Scott/Michael Elliott Mystery

Sandra Nikolai

May 2012 · Megan Scott/Michael Elliott Mystery Book 1 · Vemcort Publishing

About this ebook

Her cheating husband was murdered and she's the prime suspect. Proving her innocence is one thing; evading a killer who wants her dead is something else.

BETRAYAL. JEALOUSY. REVENGE.

Montreal ghostwriter Megan Scott falls under police suspicion when her husband and a female friend are found murdered. In what a Quebec detective calls a crime passionnel, startling evidence surfaces to implicate Michael Elliott, a young investigative reporter who'd rather rub elbows with scumbags than live the posh lifestyle he inherited.

Clutched out of her comfort zone, Megan is flung into Michael's dark world of criminal investigation. As they make a last-ditch attempt to prove their innocence, an elusive enemy closes in and threatens their lives. 

Who wants them out of the way and why?

Their only path to freedom is to catch the twisted killer before they become the next victims. But not knowing who to trust or where to turn can have consequences that are just as lethal...

Reviews: 

"Psychological twists and turns make this a heart-pounding read!"

"A stunning debut; this deserves a much wider publication."

"Fast-paced, plot-driven action with sharp, realistic dialogue." 

"A skillfully crafted story. Makes a great movie."

Books by Sandra Nikolai in the Megan Scott/Michael Elliott Mystery series: 

(Each book can be read as a standalone)

False Impressions (Book 1) 

Fatal Whispers (Book 2)

Timely Escape (Short story prequel to Book 3)

Icy Silence (Book 3)

Dark Deeds (Book 4)

Broken Trust (Book 5)

Cold Revenge: A Psychological Thriller (Book 6)

Box Set: Books 1 - 3

Box Set: Books 4 - 6

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Ratings and reviews

While I really enjoyed the whodunit aspect of this book I figured out "whodunit" way too early in the book. I really had a hard time with the main character Megan. I didn't like her. She seemed like a spoiled, selfish, whiney brat who has had her whole life handed to her. I felt no sympathy for her when her husband passed because she didn't seem to really care either. I just couldn't relate to her and really wouldn't want to.

Good story line but could have done without most of the environmental details. Would have liked to have seen more character development between Michael and Megan; could have almost changed their names to Nick and Nora. Figured out it was Jane by chapter 3. High functioning Border Personality with OCD for good measure - hard to miss.

I found myself rolling my eyes at times because the characters were doing things that no normal person would do in those situations...such as going to a crime scene and just walking in the door and taking things that would obviously be evidence. Even so, I kept turning pages to see what the next predicament would be.

About the author

Accomplished author Sandra Nikolai weaves ordinary characters into extraordinary, life-threatening situations, using the premise that evil often lurks in familiar places. Sandra first pursued her passion for writing mysteries by publishing a string of short crime stories, garnering awards along the way.

A long-time fan of the genre, she is a fervent believer that the pen is mightier than the sword and that justice always prevails in the end -- at least in her mystery novels. If you enjoy the challenge of solving mysteries, you'll love her thrilling series featuring ghostwriter Megan Scott and investigative reporter Michael Elliott.